AFL | Opening Round

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ENGIE STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted GWS GIANTS to win at 82% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 23.2 but the actual margin was 52 points. The game's 156 points came in 33 points lower than the predicted 189. GWS GIANTS led 55–32 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 52. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

82%GWS GIANTSFavourite

GWS GIANTS

82%

Collingwood

18%

AI Match Overview

GWS GIANTS are clear favourites here at 82%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Collingwood. Collingwood are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors — including Midfield ELO, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO — but GWS GIANTS counter with ELO Difference and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. GWS GIANTS carry a 29-point ELO rating advantage (1577 vs 1548). Recent form favours Collingwood with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for GWS GIANTS. The margin model predicts GWS GIANTS by 23.2 points with a combined total of 189.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

GWS GIANTS to Win @2.18

Winner ✓

Edge

+36.3%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS +5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+36.3%

Total Points

Over 175.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
GWS GIANTS
WWLLL
85.2
Collingwood
WWWWL
89.0

Avg Conceded

89.4

GWS GIANTS

74.4

Collingwood

Avg Margin

-4.2

GWS GIANTS

14.6

Collingwood

Disposals

355.8

GWS GIANTS

346.4

Collingwood

Inside 50s

50.0

GWS GIANTS

50.0

Collingwood

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

GWS GIANTS hold the ELO advantage (1577 vs 1548), but the market favours Collingwood (@1.85).

The model sides with ELO — GWS GIANTS predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

GWS
1577Overall1548
COL
ELO difference: +29 in favour of GWS GIANTS

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1093Midfield1235
Best: 1107COL +142Best: 1274
977Forwards1078
Best: 1139COL +101Best: 1244
1112Defence1151
Best: 1297COL +40Best: 1261
1190Ruck1206
Best: 1337COL +16Best: 1206

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GWS
Stat
COL
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
85.2pts
Avg Score
89.0pts
89.4pts
Avg Conceded
74.4pts
-4.2pts
Avg Margin
14.6pts
355.8
Disposals
346.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
73.8
Tackles
58.0
42.2
Clearances
36.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
GIANTS
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Collingwood
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Collingwood
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Collingwood
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Collingwood
6
Scoring Form8.0%
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
GIANTS

Model Confidence

82%

GWS GIANTS predicted to win by 23 points

Predicted total: 189 · Line: +23.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.21

6
Elite
2
Hard Worker
8
Efficient
5
Poor Game
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Effort = pressure acts + tackles + contested possessions per minute on field, z-scored vs career avg. Effectiveness = disposal efficiency + fantasy/min + score involvements − errors, z-scored vs career avg.

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